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Bodhisattva (Maitreya?)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a Bodhisattva, possibly Maitreya. The statue depicts a figure with a tall, pointed headdress sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower. The figure wears a necklace and ornate clothing. The left hand is raised with the palm facing outwards. The right hand rests on the knee. The statue sits on a square base. The figure has a serene expression. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
398 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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